NEXT Insurance, a digital InsurTech in the small business insurance space, announced its integration with Ivans Download for general liability and workers’ compensation policies.

This feature offers an exchange of policy data between NEXT and its appointed agents. NEXT’s integration offers hourly access to policy changes, providing agents with the ability to choose when and how often to download policies into their agency management system.

Ivans Download automates the exchange of policy information between carriers and managing general agencies and their agent partners via a single end-to-end application. With this integration, when a policy change occurs, NEXT will send the associated data directly to the agents’ Ivans Exchange account. Agents using agency management systems that offer real-time delivery of download data can receive hourly updates. Once configured in their agency management system, accounts will be automatically updated, eliminating manual data input or processing of bound policies.

***

VIU by HUB, a digital insurance brokerage platform, announced a partnership with SafeStreets, an authorized dealer of ADT home security systems in the U.S. The partnership provides customers with the opportunity to shop for and buy personal insurance coverage through a variety of carriers.

SafeStreets customers will be able to work directly with VIU’s licensed independent agents to shop for and compare policies that may offer benefits for taking steps to secure their home and lower the likelihood of making a claim.

Powered by Hub International Limited, a global insurance brokerage and financial services firm, VIU aims to change the personal insurance experience with its embedded broker platform and omnichannel approach which features a digital-first experience supported by personalized live agent interactions.

VIU enables consumers to compare, shop for, and navigate personal insurance policies across auto, home, condo, renters, life, and pet. Consumers, regardless of whether they are a VIU customer, can also import existing policies from various carriers across 20 types of insurance. VIU advisors are available online or by phone to provide advice on all policies. VIU’s technical capabilities allow the platform to be embedded within the workflows and systems of partner organizations as well.

***

Cover Genius, an InsurTech for embedded protection, has partnered with AudienceView, a provider of ticketing and e-commerce solutions for the live entertainment industry, to offer embedded refund protection to thousands of venues and event businesses globally.

Cover Genius’ distribution platform, XCover, offers a number of capabilities including AI-backed optimized pricing in real-time and insurance and non-insurance solutions that are adapted for different markets. With Audienceview, Cover Genius is the merchant of record for venues that don’t take payment upfront and is the licensed or authorized agent where needed. XCover.com handles customers’ needs from the initial sale through to administration and refunds.

AudienceView’s partners now offer refund protection powered by XCover.

Sources: NEXT Insurance, VIU by HUB, Cover Genius